Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High school | |
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| Address | |
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13833 Dumfries Rd Manassas , , 20112 United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°39′16″N 77°26′20″W / 38.654413°N 77.439013°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Motto | Service, Honor, Creativity |
| Founded | 2016 |
| School district | Prince William County Public Schools |
| Principal | Timothy Healey |
| Grades | 9 through 12 |
| Enrollment | 2,950 (2023–24)[1] |
| Color(s) | Colgan blue (navy) Caribbean blue Shark gray (gray) |
| Mascot | Shark |
| Website | Colgan High School |
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School is the 12th high school located in Manassas, Virginia, United States. It opened in August 2016 and is named for American politician and businessman Charles J. Colgan.
Colgan High School serves a portion of the middle of Prince William County. The community consists of business, professional, U.S. government and military residents. Colgan High School has also been designated as the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
Administration
[edit]The principal of Colgan High School is Dr. Timothy Healey. Before being appointed the inaugural principal, he was an assistant superintendent and the Principal of Osbourn Park High School.[2]
Demographics
[edit]In the 2022–2023 school year, Colgan's student body was:[1]
- 19.0% Black/African American
- 20.4% Hispanic
- 43.2% White
- 8.7% Asian
- 8.1% two or more races
- .4% Native American/Alaskan
- .2% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Programs
[edit]Currently, Colgan High School is the CFPA (Center for Fine and Performing Arts). The CFPA consists of nine programs:
- Dance
- Choir
- Orchestra
- Creative Writing
- Band
- Theater
- Music Technology
- Piano
- Visual Arts
Each program requires an audition/portfolio, depending on the concentration area.
Athletics
[edit]In 2021, the Colgan girls' volleyball team won the class 6A state championship.[3]
The Colgan Competition Cheerleading team won the class 6 state championship in 2022 and 2023.
Architecture
[edit]Colgan High School is built based on a design model that focuses on natural light, open courtyard spaces, and current technology. Colgan High School has several design features that make it unique and tailored for students in the arts:
- Largest auditorium in Prince William County Schools, with professional sound and lighting
- Purposely designed black box theater to allow for small performances and support student creativity
- Outdoor amphitheater with covered stage
- Large contemporary dance studio
- Hydraulic lift for orchestra pit allowing for effective use of stage (including stage extension)
- Large art rooms with new equipment and supplies overlooking a beautiful courtyard
- Dedicated space for band, orchestra, and chorus – including Wenger© soundproof practice rooms
Colgan High School also includes the School Division's Aquatics Center. While the Aquatics Center is physically attached to the school, it serves the entire school division. The Aquatics Center is used by all students in Prince William County Schools through swim & dive team practices and meets, and instructional purposes for water safety, lifeguard certification, and other related curricula.
Notable alumni
[edit]- Quinn, musician
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Charles J. Colgan Sr. High", Virginia School Quality Profiles. Retrieved 9/15/2024.
- ^ "Dr. Tim Healey named principal of Prince William County's 12th high school - Bull Run, VA". www.bullrunnow.com. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
- ^ "Colgan High School Volleyball Wins State Title". Prince William Living. 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
External links
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